HOME INSPECTIONS:

WHY YOU SHOULD OBTAIN ONE

Most of us are not knowledgeable enough to identify potential problem areas with a new home purchase!

You are in the process of making a very large investment, maybe the largest investment you'll ever make!  For just a small investment right now, you may save substantial money in the future.  We hope you’ll agree to hire a professional home inspector to survey the premises for the integrity of the internal and external components of your potential new home! Here are a few areas that home inspectors look at:

Structural

Many home inspection organizations have set standards on certain areas of the home that the home inspector looks at to determine the integrity of the essential internal and external structural components.  Home inspectors are not structural engineers but can identify defects requiring immediate repair.

Electrical

Do the outlets all work?  Does the house use fuses or is there a circuit breaker panel? Are there any visible signs of fraying on the wiring? Has water seeped into the electrical panel through the weatherhead and corroded the terminals?

Plumbing

Are there any leaks or annoying drips?  Are all the mechanical systems and fixtures working properly?

Built-In Appliances

Are they functioning properly?

Safety Hazards

Home Inspectors are not environmental specialists but they can identify many safety hazards or dangerous conditions.

Miscellaneous

Other items may or may not be included in a standard home inspection.  Some of these may be: septic systems, roofs, drainage problems, wood decks, patios or other exterior structures.  Be sure and verify which, if any, of these items are included in your home inspection.

Normally Not Included

Termite, geological or land subsidence surveys and environmental or pollution inspections which should be completed for your own protection.  Home inspectors provide a unique customer service in identifying existing problems, should there be any, and assisting in promoting and facilitating communication with the home seller.  There are many home inspection companies to choose from.  For a complete list, log on to the Massachusetts Board of Registration home page of “Home Inspectors” at: www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/hi

WE RECOMMEND YOU ALWAYS OBTAIN A GENERAL HOME INSPECTION AS WELL AS SURVEYS AND INSPECTIONS IN SPECIALIZED AREAS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE GENERAL  HOME INSPECTION!